Though a capusle of its times, this groundbreaking TV film, the first work about AIDS in film or television (but not theater) holds up well due to high-caliber acting by Aidan Quinn as the son with AIDS and Ben Gazzarra and Gena Rowlands as his parents
An Early Frost (1985)
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Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: This award-winning TV drama portrays an average American family who must cope with the realization that their homosexual son is dying of AIDS. Contains outstanding performances and exerts... This award-winning TV drama portrays an average American family who must cope with the realization that their homosexual son is dying of AIDS. Contains outstanding performances and exerts commendable effort in use of subject matter. [More]
Starring: Aidan Quinn, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Sylvia Sidney
Starring: Aidan Quinn, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Sylvia Sidney, Terry O'Quinn
Director: John Erman
Director: John Erman
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| 45% 45% | Shorts |
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